Leading paddle



F. NALEZYTY LEADING PADDLE May 14, 1957 Filed Sept. 20. 1955 Fig.3

Frank Na/ezyfy INVENTOR. we.

LEADING PADDLE Frank Nalezyty, Detroit, Mich., assignor of fifty percent to Victoria Nalezyty, Detroit, Mich.

Application September 20, 1955, Serial No. 535,353

2 Claims. (Cl. 306-44) The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in leading paddles and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a device of this character comprising a blade which may readily be removed from the handle for replacement when desired.

Another very important object of the invention is to provide a leading paddle of the aforementioned character including novel means for firmly securing a removable blade on the handle.

Other objects of the invention are to provide a leading paddle of the character described which will be comparatively simple in construction, strong, durable, compact, light in weight and which may be manufactured at low cost.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of a leading paddle constructed in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 2 is a view in side elevation of the device;

Figure 3 is an enlarged view in longitudinal section through an intermediate portion of the device, taken sub stantially on the line 3-3 of Figure 1;

Figure 4 is a detail view in perspective of the rear or inner end portion of the removable blade;

Figure 5 is a detail view in perspective of the blade securing plate; and

Figure 6 is a bottom perspective view of the head on which the blade is mounted.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, it will be seen that the embodiment of the invention which has been illustrated comprises a handle 10 of aluminum or other suitable material, which handle may be of any desired dimensions. The handle 10 includes a downwardly directed forward end portion 11 which terminates in a substantially flat, forwardly directed head 12 having a smooth or unthreaded opening 13 therein. At the bend or angle therein, the upper portion of the handle 10 is transversely ribbed as indicated at 14 to provide a gripping area.

Removably mounted on the handle 10 is an elongated blade 15 of maple or other suitable wood. Extending longitudinally into the blade 15 from the inner or rear end thereof is an elongated recess 16, the walls of which are undercut in a manner to provide grooves or channels 17. The top of the blade 15 is further provided on opposite sides of the recess 16 and communi- Ii nited States Patent O Patented May 14, 1957 eating therewith, with transverse grooves 18 the purpose of which will be presently set forth.

Slidably insertable in the recess 16 from the rear end thereof is a removable clamping plate 19 of suitable metal. The plate 19 is of substantially inverted T-shaped cross section to provide a marginal flange 20 which is engageable in the channel 17 of the recess 16. The plate 20 is provided with a threaded opening 21 for alignment with the opening 13 for receiving a securing bolt 22 in the head 12. On opposite sides of the opening 13 therein, the bottom of the head 12 is provided with transverse ribs 23 which are engageable in the grooves 18.

It is thought that the invention will be readily understood from a consideration of the foregoing. To mount the blade 15 on the handle 10, the plate 20 is inserted in the recess 16. The head 12 is then placed on the rear end portion of the blade 15 with the ribs 23 engaged in the grooves 18. With the head 12 so positioned, the openings 13 and 2.1 are in registry. The bolt 22 is then inserted and tightened for frictionally clamping the blade 15 on the handle 10 in an obvious manner. The ribs 23, being engaged in the grooves 18, positively lock the parts against relative sliding movement. Of course, to remove the blade 15 for replacement or for any other reason, the foregoing procedure is substantially reversed.

The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A leading paddle comprising: an elongated handle, a substantially flat head on one end of said handle, an elongated blade mounted on said head, said blade having an undercut recess extending thereinto from one end thereof, said blade further having transverse grooves therein on opposite sides of the recess, the head overlying and being engaged with the blade around the recess, a plate slidably inserted in the recess, a bolt securing said plate to the head for frictionally clamping the blade on said head, and ribs on the head engaged in the grooves for positively anchoring the blade on the head.

2. A leading paddle of the character described comprising: an elongated metallic handle, a substantially flat head integral with one end of said handle, said head having a smooth opening therein, transverse ribs on the head on opposite sides of the opening, an elongated blade of wood removably mounted on the head and having transverse grooves therein for the reception of the ribs, said blade further having an elongated recess extending longitudinally thereinto from one end thereof and communicating with the grooves, the walls of said recess having channels therein, the head overlying and being engaged with the blade around the recess, a removable plate slidably inserted in the recess and including flanges engaged in the channels, said plate having a threaded opening therein aligned with the first named opening, and a bolt inserted through said first named opening and threadedly engaged in the second named opening for securing the blade to the head.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,594,878 Davis Apr. 29, 1952 

